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Sector Analysis
NewOnline Shopping – Key Trends and Consumer Insights
Online Shopping Report Overview The global online market is expected to increase by more than 22% between 2024 to 2028 owing to investments in e-commerce capabilities, expansion of international players, and enhanced technology capabilities. For non-essential retailers, augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) will drive innovation and support a seamless shopping experience for consumers. New technology will lessen the need for physical showroom space and heighten customers’ experience, enabling virtual fitting rooms, testing out make-up, and viewing homeware and furniture pieces...
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Thematic Analysis
NewElectronic Warfare – Thematic Intelligence
Electronic Warfare Thematic Report Overview The electronic warfare (EW) market has seen a resurgence in the last several years as major players in the global defense market, such as China, Russia, and the US are increasing investments in this domain. This is due to a renewed focus on great-power competition and high-intensity conflicts. The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent illustration of EW’s relevance on the modern battlefield only further incentivized global investment in this previously niche capability set....
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Company Insights
NewPayPal – Competitor Profile
PayPal is one of the largest global payment services providers. It enables digital payments and offers acceptance solutions for consumers and merchants. The company specializes in online payments, mobile and ecommerce, fund transfers, and payment processing. It has expanded its capabilities through the acquisitions of Zong, Paydiant, CyActive, Modest, Braintree, Xoom, and Zettle (previously known as iZettle). PayPal is now available in more than 200 markets. It is particularly active in the US, the UK, Germany, Australia, and New Zealand....
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Thematic Analysis
NewEnterprise Security Software Sector Scorecard, Q1 2024 Update – Thematic Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a double-edged sword in cybersecurity. It can help organizations improve their threat detection, hunting, and incident response capabilities, but adversaries can and will use AI in cyberattacks. There is every likelihood that AI will spur new merger and acquisition (M&A) deals in cybersecurity, especially of companies judged to be AI specialists. In the thematic screen of GlobalData’s enterprise security software sector scorecard, AI has a weighting of 20%, higher than any other theme.
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Company Insights
NewDecoding Microsoft’s YouTube Advertising Strategy in Q1 2024
The report on Microsoft's advertising strategies on YouTube during the first quarter of 2024, focuses on key products such as Microsoft Copilot and its integration with post meeting recaps and PowerPoint presentations, followed by collaboration between Microsoft Azure Quantum and PNNL. It analyzes the core themes, messaging strategies, and product benefits portrayed in these advertisements, highlighting elements such as AI Integration, Time Management, Personalization and Collaboration. Moreover, the report examines the overarching themes of Innovation, Efficiency, Sustainability and Empowerment infused...
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Thematic Analysis
NewIndustrial Automation Sector Scorecard, Q1 2024 Update – Thematic Intelligence
The leaders on the thematic screen of GlobalData’s industrial automation sector scorecard are well-versed in artificial intelligence (AI). The top five companies in the thematic rankings all score 5 out of 5 in the AI theme, spurred on by preexisting AI capabilities and strong investment over 2023. Proficiency in AI typically translates to strength in other themes, such as robotics, digital twins, and smart cities. Strength in critical themes like AI can also mitigate against weaknesses in other areas. Microsoft...
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Sector Analysis
NewPopular CRM Platforms Discussed on Reddit, Q1 2024
This comprehensive report thoroughly explores the leading CRM platforms discussed on Reddit during the first quarter of 2024. It provides an intricate analysis of each company's brand, unveiling prevalent themes, trends, and noteworthy instances discussed by Reddit users. Additionally, the report delves into sentiment analysis, examining the overall emotional tone surrounding discussions about these CRM platforms on Reddit. This comprehensive report provides a thorough examination of the top CRM platforms that captured significant attention on Reddit during the first quarter...
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Analyst Opinions
NewUnited Kingdom (UK) Personal Lines Insurance Distribution Dynamics and Future Market, 2023 Update
United Kingdom (UK) Personal Lines Insurance Market Report Overview The direct channel was the preferred choice for personal insurance purchases in the UK in 2023. Consumers are increasingly opting for online insurance purchases driving insurers and distributors to continue enhancing their online capabilities. Consumers prioritize affordability and trustworthiness when selecting an insurance provider, regardless of distribution channel. Hence, across all lines of distribution, the primary factors influencing consumers’ choice is either related to the cost of premiums or the provider’s...
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Sector Analysis
NewC-Arms Market Size by Segments, Share, Regulatory, Reimbursement, Installed Base and Forecast to 2033
C-Arms Market Overview The C-Arms market size was $1.92 billion in 2023. Factors such as the increasing number of surgical procedures that require intraoperative imaging and advancements in maneuverability and imaging capabilities will drive the market growth at a CAGR of more than 3% from 2023 to 2033. C-Arms are primarily used for fluoroscopic imaging during surgical, orthopedic, critical care, traumatology, cardiology, and emergency care intraoperative procedures. Mobile C-Arms are devices with wheels attached to allow for free movement throughout...
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Thematic Analysis
Quantum Computing in Aerospace, Defense and Security – Thematic Intelligence
Quantum Computing in Aerospace and Defense Thematic Report Overview Quantum computing aims to use the counterintuitive behavior of sub-atomic particles to spawn computers of mind-boggling power. Quantum computers can simulate large, uncertain, complicated systems in seconds, including the weather, financial markets, chemical reactions, molecules, and neurons in the human brain. In the aerospace and defense industry quantum capabilities are theorized to have applications in sensing, communications, computing, navigation, and electronic warfare, with the unique properties of quantum mechanics enhancing situational...